This question has gone to courts of law more often than you might think. The latest ruling comes from a court in the Czech Republic. It ruled even poker tournaments (as opposed to cash games) are gambling, so organizers have to obtain state licenses:
The court argued that chance was a crucial factor in poker, making it gambling rather than a game.
We really can't deny that point -- and we don't think most experienced poker players would, either. When tournaments get late, blinds are high and players are scarce, the cards you're dealt matter a lot.
But we'd add life is full of chances and big decisions. The biggest risk you'll ever make does not involve the choice of a spouse, or even whether to go all-in with pocket Kings. It's this....
Do not be amazed at this, for a time is coming when all who are in their graves will hear his voice and come out -- those who have done good will rise to live, and those who have done evil will rise to be condemned. - John 5:28-29
Jesus is talking about an upcoming time of judgment. How will He determine good from evil? He answered that....
I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me will not be condemned.... the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God and those who hear will live. -- John 5:24-25
You can "hear" the words the Jesus said, by studying the Bible - especially the first four books of the New Testament, including John. Then believe them by putting them into practice.
We believe Jesus advised doing good things, not bad things. We have an article which attempts to sort them out. Which bet in life will you make?
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